Japan 5 sen Meiji

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Attributes of Coins

Melt Value$1.67 1g Silver
RegionJPN
Denomination5 Sen
Krause numberN# 15206
MetalSilver (.800)
diameter16.15 mm
weight1.25 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治四年 · 大日本 · 五錢 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji · 5 sen ·
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1870

1

UncValue(USD)
1871

UncValue(USD)

Recognition Records

Bahamas 1 cent 1974, samsung-SM-G990U2, obverse
Bahamas 1 cent 1974, samsung-SM-G990U2, reverse
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Guatemala 25 centavos 1960, motorola-motog(60), reverse
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Time: 2025-03-31 09:39:53
Ethiopia 25 santeem 1977, samsung-SM-G990U2, obverse
Ethiopia 25 santeem 1977, samsung-SM-G990U2, reverse
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Time: 2025-03-31 09:43:45
Daoguang Tongbao(道光通宝), motorola-motog5G-2024, obverse
Daoguang Tongbao(道光通宝), motorola-motog5G-2024, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:39:19
Switzerland 5 francs 1966, iPhone 13, obverse
Switzerland 5 francs 1966, iPhone 13, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:50:17